Enrollment
466
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vanceburg, KY
Lewis County Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis County Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210339000909
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis County Central Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Vanceburg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis County Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vanceburg, KY.
School address
District: Lewis County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210339000909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lewis County Central Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lewis County Central Elementary School
Lewis County Central Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vanceburg, Kentucky, enrolling 466 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 477 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #391, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Vanceburg's public schools, it stands alongside Laurel Elementary School (70 students): Lewis County Central Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 10:1).
Lewis County also operates Lewis County High School (568 students) and Garrison Elementary School (292 students) alongside Lewis County Central Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lewis County Central Elementary School compares
Lewis County Central Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Lewis County Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewis County, which includes Lewis County Central Elementary School.
$12,728
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 66.6%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lewis County Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garrison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tollesboro Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis County Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Vanceburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lewis County Central Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis County Central Elementary School?
Lewis County Central Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vanceburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis County Central Elementary School is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis County Central Elementary School?
68.1% of students at Lewis County Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis County Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis County Central Elementary School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Vanceburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis County Central Elementary School?
Lewis County Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lewis County Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Vanceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis County Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Vanceburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vanceburg on the city page.
Is Lewis County Central Elementary School a good school?
Lewis County Central Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lewis County?
Besides Lewis County Central Elementary School, Lewis County also operates Lewis County High School (568 students), Garrison Elementary School (292 students), and Lewis County Middle School (290 students). See the Lewis County district page for the complete list.
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